Motivating Mondays
Weekly discussion for Job Developers about best practices in building relationships with local employers.
Episodes
73 episodes
Time is of the essence in achieving employment outcomes -- #MotivatingMondays Episode 74
In this episode of #MotivatingMondays, we discuss the importance of applying to employers as soon as a job is posted. Not only does it demonstrate a great work ethic but often employers make their choice based in early applicants. According to ...
Exploring the benefits of a career in Early Childhood Education -- #MotivatingMondays Episode 73
In this episode of #MotivatingMondays, we discuss the changing profession of Early Childhood Education. According to Employment and Social Development Canada, the occupation is at a high risk for a labour shortage nationally through 2033. More ...
Workforce Alliances will transform the economy -- #MotivatingMondays Episode 72
In this episode of #MotivatingMondays, we discuss Canada's development of Workforce Alliances. Last week, the Government of Canada revealed the Transportation and Supply Chain Workforce Alliance. It follows the Mining and Minerals Workforce All...
The SMEAC approach to successful employment outcomes -- #MotivatingMondays Episode 70
In this episode of #MotivatingMondays, we examine the SMEAC approach to supporting clients in achieving employment goals. SMEAC is a framework used in the Canadian Army to solve problems. It breaks down an employment action plan into: Mission; ...
What employers need to know about HR and AI -- #MotivatingMondays Episode 69
In this episode of #MotivatingMondays, we discuss the legal considerations employers should be thinking about when using AI. In job development we're seeing greater and greater use of AI in recruitment, candidate evaluation, onboarding and in m...
Job Development when you're too busy to do anything -- #MotivatingMondays Episode 68
In this episode of #MotivatingMondays, we discuss the whirlwind of job development which consists of emails, phone calls, meetings, and putting out fires. While not necessarily bad, it consumes 100% of time and energy, making it hard to execute...
Prepping for the National Networking Day for Job Developers 2026 -- #MotivatingMondays Episode 67
In this episode of #MotivatingMondays, we discuss the launch of this year's National Networking Day for Job Developers, scheduled for Thursday October 22nd. This year's networking day will bring together job developers in their own communities ...
Job search for those with mental health challenges or cognitive differences -- #MotivatingMondays Episode 66
In this episode of #MotivatingMondays, we take a closer look at the challenges faced in the labour market by those with cognitive differences as well as those with mental health challenges. Research from the Labour Market Information Council re...
Career laddering to sustainable employment -- #MotivatingMondays Episode 65
In this episode of #MotivatingMondays, we take a closer look at career laddering for the client or student who wants the quickest return to the job market possible. Entry-level jobs are it risk from AI and other forms of automation but career l...
Job search isn't just for extroverts -- #MotivatingMondays Episode 64
In this episode of #MotivatingMondays, we take a closer look at the challenges introverts face in a job market designed for extroverts. Job search by its very nature requires people to draw on the skills, abilities and natural disposition of ex...
Job vacancies improve for the first time in 4 years -- #MotivatingMondays Episode 63
In this episode of #MotivatingMondays, we take a closer look at job vacancies in Canada. For the first time in four years, Canada’s labour market is showing signs of renewed momentum with job vacancies increasing for the first time since 2022. ...
'Doomjobbing' This can't be good! -- #MotivatingMondays Episode 62
In this episode of #MotivatingMondays, we’re going to talk about the new 'Doomjobbing' trend, a variation of 'doomscrolling' on social media, a habit which can become a way of engaging with a problem that feels outside our control. Getting hire...
Challenging employers to create 10,000 new jobs -- #MotivatingMondays Episode 61
In this episode of #MotivatingMondays, we’re going to share details about a national initiative to support the employment of 10,000 individuals with disabilities between now and October. And while this might be an initiative around ‘disability ...
17 Fundamentals of Job Development -- #MotivatingMondays Episode 60
In this episode of #MotivatingMondays, we discussed the changing world of job development. There are 17 fundamentals in effective job development. This provides a structure whereby job developers are able to develop strong employer connections,...
The 4 Objectives of Employer Prospecting -- #MotivatingMondays Episode 59
In this episode of #MotivatingMondays, we’re going to talk about the four objectives any job developer should pursue when cold-calling an employer. When you don’t have an existing relationship with an employer, you should be seeking an opportun...
Sounding the Alarm on Entry-Level Employment -- #MotivatingMondays Episode 58
In this episode of #MotivatingMondays, we’re looking at the changing nature of entry-level employment. More than 4 in 5 Canadian hiring decision-makers (81%) agree entry-level jobs require candidates to possess more skills than they have in the...
Immigrant Skills Utilization in the Hospitality, Construction and Health Care Sectors -- #MotivatingMondays Episode 57
In this episode of #MotivatingMondays, we’re looking at the skills utilization of recent immigrants in sectors such as hospitality, construction and healthcare. The challenges vary based on the sector. While many immigrants seek out survival jo...
Effective job search has to prioritize 'quality' over 'quantity' -- #MotivatingMondays Episode 56
In this episode of #MotivatingMondays, we’re looking at the preference of job seekers to apply for as many jobs as possible online, rather than taking the time and effort to curate a comprehensive job search involving networking, information in...
Creating job opportunities during the 'silver tsunami' -- #MotivatingMondays Episode 55
In this episode of #MotivatingMondays, we’re looking at a huge transfer of business leadership coming soon. The average age of Canadian small business owners is approximately 53 to 54 years old, with a significant portion of entrepreneurs appro...
Mastering the art of 'Discovery' in job development -- #MotivatingMondays Episode 54
In this episode of #MotivatingMondays, we’re looking at the technique of 'Discovery' where we resist the urge to pitch clients and instead ask probative questions to better understand what an employer is looking for. A recent study shows that c...
Hard skills make the difference in employment -- #MotivatingMondays Episode 53
In this episode of #MotivatingMondays, we’re going to talk about how hard-skills are the best path to employment. Here's a breakdown for skills that would have the most positive impact in the workplace:1. Technical, practical or job specifi...
Government pushes employers to hire youth -- #MotivatingMondays Episode 52
In this episode of #MotivatingMondays, we’re going to talk about steps Employment and Social Development Canada is taking to make it more challenging for employers to hire temporary foreign workers. As of April 1, 2026, employers applying for a...
9 ways to turn LMI into employment outcomes -- #MotivatingMondays Episode 51
In this episode of #MotivatingMondays, we’re going to talk about how labour market information can be valuable to job developers and other employer engagement professionals. LMI is very much an untapped resource of business and economic activit...
Transactional vs. Relational Networking -- #MotivatingMondays Episode 50
In this episode of #MotivatingMondays, we explore how networking is becoming more transactional. It seems as though both employers and job seekers have a low opinion of how networking is evolving. According to a recent survey by Harris Po...
Supporting ex-offenders in transitioning to employment -- #MotivatingMondays Episode 49
In this episode of #MotivatingMondays, we’re exploring marketing strategies that could make a difference in pitching clients with criminal records to employers. Employees with criminal records have a 13 per cent lower turnover rate than t...
